“Maycember” is a term that online content creators the Holderness family coined to describe the sheer chaos of the month of May, much like the month of December. Regardless of the age of your kids, both May and December are packed with social and school-related responsibilities, and it can become overwhelming. Between the non-negotiables, such […]
In this week’s surprising fashion industry news, sustainable direct-to-consumer brand Everlane has apparently been sold to none other than Chinese ultra fast-fashion giant (with a checkered reputation) Shein, as Puck reported on Sunday. The deal valued Everlane at $100 million, and was reportedly approved by the board on Saturday. As Fashionista reports, it’s a rather, well, unique pairing, […]
It has been a hellish tornado season so far, and this week more violent tornadoes ripped through midwestern states. More than 25 possible tornadoes were reported across Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa Sunday, according to preliminary reports from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. Tornadoes can strike certain parts of the U.S. at any time of year, […]
In the Spring and Summer, we naturally head outdoors to start tending to our yards and gardens. Yard work can be time-consuming, sweat-producing, muscle-aching work, so it’s natural that you’d like to cut corners where you can. But many of these “timesavers” can end up causing serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]
May 19 is National Endangered Species Day. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), in effect since 1973, almost two thousand of endangered species once thought to be on the brink of extinction have had a resurgence. The ESA remains one of the most popular and effective conservation laws ever enacted in the U.S., with 84 […]
Meta’s top-tier Ray-Ban Display augmented reality smart glasses offer impressive hardware, but per PCMag’s review, the software was limited, with too many ties to Meta’s own apps. But that may soon change with third-party developers getting involved. As PCMag reports, last week, Meta announced several new features, including the option for developers to build their own services. There […]
An experimental drug that could be a breakthrough in the treatment of one of the deadliest known cancers is driving demand at clinics while awaiting full government approval. As USA Today reports, Daraxonrasib, a drug that targets the gene mutation behind most pancreatic cancer diagnoses, was given the green light to begin an early access program for […]
Do you remember last year’s Starbucks Bearista cup feeding frenzy? As Delish reports, between the vicious crowds, overpriced resells, and online dupes, the whole thing had the same frantic energy as a Trader Joe’s tote drop with a little bit of whipped cream on top. Starbucks even had to pivot later and make the next Bearista release a contest situation, […]
During the long Summer season, there are few pests as worrisome as ticks. Most prevalent between April and September, these tiny terrors can latch on and spread serious diseases between hosts, endangering the health of your family and pets. Ridding your yard of them is essential. Luckily, however, they are relatively simple to kill and […]
Last week, viewers watched closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial, and as The Verge reports, most wish they hadn’t. Steven Molo, Musk’s lawyer, stumbled over his words. He at one point called Greg Brockman — a co-defendant — Greg Altman. He erroneously claimed that Musk wasn’t asking for money and had to be corrected by […]